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On the recordJune 30, 2010
We know that, inside of the -- a preparedness plan that BP put together, that they did not mention hurricanes or tropical storms.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Criticizing BP's preparedness plan for lacking consideration of natural disasters.

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